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I have always been a little lazy when it comes to home maintenance, but this past winter it really caused a lot of problems. I never change air filters when I am supposed to, and it started causing a lot of issues. I realized that my furnace just wasn't clicking on when it should, and it was making it hard to stay comfortable in my home. To make matters worse, my energy bill kept going up and up, and I knew that I needed to improve things. I called in a professional HVAC contractor who explained the problems that can be caused by neglecting your filters. This website is dedicated to understanding filter concerns.

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If your air conditioning has been giving you problems lately, then you might not know what to do. Should you go out and buy a new unit, should you plan out a DIY project to fix the situation yourself, or should you call a professional to come in and diagnose the problem? In some cases, none of that might be necessary. Instead, you might be dealing with a ventilation system that has been neglected and fallen into disrepair. To help you figure out if that's the case, here are some tips on how to clean out your ventilation system:

Background

Your ventilation can cause a lot of problems for the rest of your HVAC, especially if you haven't been too vigilant about monitoring the health of your ventilation in the past. If there is too much dust or a blockage in your ventilation, then that could be preventing your air conditioner from actually cooling your home down. By clearing out your vents, you can return the system to working order and save yourself the time and money of trying to diagnose a problem with your air conditioner that doesn't even exist.

Preparations and Tools

This may sound complicated, but it can be done in a matter of minutes if you have your tools ready and know where to look. All that you are going to need is a screwdriver to open up ventilation covers, a mask that covers your mouth and nose and can block out large particles, and a tool for the actual cleaning. A vacuum with a hose attachment works best, but you can use a broom with a short handle if necessary.

Most Important Site

You are first going to want to focus your efforts on the filter in your air conditioner. All of the cold air that your AC puts out is going to go through that filter, so if it is excessively dirty, then a huge amount of that air might be stopped. By cleaning out the filter (or throwing it away and replacing it if it's disposable), you can dramatically improve the air flow into your home. This can reduce the amount of energy that your AC exerts by making sure that more cold air actually makes it through the ventilation and into your home.

Individual Rooms

If you are still having problems, then you might need to check the vent covers in each room. These can also get dirty and can be cleaned fairly easily as long as you can access the panels. If you find that some rooms get diminished air conditioning, then this should be your first step since there is a good chance that those rooms have blocked vent covers while other rooms do not.